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Inguinal hernias are among the most common surgical emergencies, often requiring urgent repair due to complications like incarceration, obstruction, or strangulation. While elective repairs are routine, the best surgical method for emergencies is still debatable. Historically, open tension-free repair was standardized. Nevertheless, developments in minimally invasive surgery have brought forth laparoscopic methods, especially transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) repair, as effective options even in emergency situations. There is a continuous discussion regarding the preferred method. Although many peer-reviewed studies indicate the benefits of lower postoperative complication rates, shorter hospital stays, reduced costs, decreased recurrence rates, less postoperative pain, quicker return to work, and enhancements in quality of life, and show that these techniques can be safely executed by surgeons globally, the uptake of laparoscopic techniques has been restricted until recently Laparoscopic repair offers advantages such as reduced postoperative pain, shorter hospital stays, fewer wound infections, and faster recovery.